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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $72,745 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | ||||
| Difference: $24,130 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $67,726 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | ||||
| Difference: $22,432 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | A8 | E300 | E400 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $78,050 | $52,950 | $58,900 | $104,400 |
| Base Invoice | $72,587 | $49,244 | $54,777 | $97,092 |
| Sport Package | 5,900 | 0 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,400 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | 1,600 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | 760 | 760 | 760 |
| Power door closers | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | ||
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,900 | 4,900 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 580 | 580 | 580 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 670 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | ||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,500 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| AMG Premium Package | 3,600 | |||
| Sport Package | 5,487 | 0 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,185 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 699 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,302 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | 1,488 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 883 | 707 | 707 | 707 |
| Power door closers | 511 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,487 | 5,487 | ||
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,228 | 1,228 | ||
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 977 | 977 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,767 | 1,767 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,557 | 4,557 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 539 | 539 | 539 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 623 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 291 | 353 | ||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,395 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| AMG Premium Package | 3,348 | |||
| Options (change) | 17,950 | 18,800 | 19,180 | 10,360 |
| Options (change) | 16,696 | 17,487 | 17,778 | 9,635 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $96,875 | $72,745 | $79,075 | $115,755 |
| Total Invoice | $90,158 | $67,726 | $73,550 | $107,722 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,530 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,943 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | A8 | E300 | E400 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 603hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T9 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/35-20 | x- | 245/45-18 | 265/35-20 |
| Total Price | $96,875 | $72,745 | $79,075 | $115,755 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,600 | 0 | -1,825 | -3,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $95,275 | $72,745 | $77,250 | $112,105 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,505 | $39,360 |
| Total Invoice | $90,158 | $67,726 | $73,550 | $107,722 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,489 | 0 | -1,697 | -3,397 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $88,669 | $67,726 | $71,853 | $104,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,127 | $36,599 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | A8 | E300 | E400 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |||
| Automated lane change | $300 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active safety seat bolsters | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Drift mode | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,450 | $7,850 | $9,675 | $11,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,600 | $0 | $1,825 | $3,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,489 | 0 | -1,697 | -3,397 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 115.7 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,410 lb. | 4,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.7 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| 275/35YR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 69% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 44% |
| Active multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Warmth & Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 44% |
| Active multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Warmth & Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 28% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| AMG Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Active safety seat bolsters | 0 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | Yes |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 59% |
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